Recent content by Saxman

If you get another one, either post it or send it to me. I can speak German and should be able to translate it, if indeed it is in German and not some other language

I was having a hard time without the HAMB for the first couple of days but I've been having a good time over here at the Barn because I love original cars too. It's been kind of nice and I plan on hanging out here more often. Looking on the bright side, I haven't had to read any threads about...

I'm wiping the drool off my keyboard. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks KenCoupe. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.

I was born in 1960. I was a "surprise" to my parents as my Mom was 42 when I was born and my Dad was 54. I have older siblings but they are much older than I am and we weren't raised together. I grew up hearing the stories from when my parents were young. Often those stories started with the...

Hey, thanks for the advice and for pointing me in the right direction. I've been having fun doing my research. It's always good to know little things like: "And don't try to remove the starter without removing the Bendix first. :)"

Hey, thanks Steve. I'll check those links out. Yeah, I completely get the old car thing and realize that you are always better off to save up the extra coin and get a better vehicle to start with. I've already done a couple of basket cases when I was younger so I learned that lesson well. EDIT...

HAA! Thanks for your response, Bill. I like your description of it being a high speed tractor made for pavement use. I have worked on a few old tractors but had never thought to make that comparison. Sounds true enough. Maybe I'm over thinking it. I certainly have the experience, skills and...

Well folks, this is my first post on the Ford Barn forum. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and figured it was time I introduced myself and asked some questions. Now, I'm not new to old cars. I've had a thing for them my whole life (I'm 53) and have owned many, both bone stock and period...